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Bought a beat up pair of walnut Evanstons (my all-time favorite AE shoe) on eBay and sent them immediately to AE Recrafting. Just got the before and after photos. Wow - the amazing work of the AE Recrafting dept never ceases to amaze me! They even added the new v-tread tap sole (my request) at no additional charge. Here are the pics:

I know this isn't an AE question so please forgive my posting this question here, but I am a loyal AE fan, and thought some other loyal AE people here can help. Has anyone here purchased any Forzieri shoes? I am intrigued by the Nucky Thompson shoes, but for the price they bring, and the fact that they come from Italy, I want to make sure I get the right size. I don't want to deal with a return oversees. I have many, many pairs of AEs, but have never ordered anything from oversees. I normally wear a 12d on the AE 5 last. Anyone have experience or input?

This is truly amazing!
How much did this cost you? I'm not familiar with their recrafting fees.

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I got the Standard Package for $125. They replace the soles, heels, welting, and refinish the uppers. Sounds pricey, but it's like getting back a brand new pair of shoes! Here are the full details on AE Recrafting: http://www.allenedmonds.com/recrafting

Just picked up 3 new shoes at Nordstrom’s. Got a real good deal, two Allen Edmunds, the Brown McClain’s for $219 and the black McNeil’s for $179. The brown loafers are Cole Haans that I got for $89 normally $179. I was really looking for some brown loafers and could not pass them up.

Bought a beat up pair of walnut Evanstons (my all-time favorite AE shoe) on eBay and sent them immediately to AE Recrafting. Just got the before and after photos. Wow - the amazing work of the AE Recrafting dept never ceases to amaze me! They even added the new v-tread tap sole (my request) at no additional charge. Here are the pics:

Before: After:

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Very nice. How is the inside of the shoes? Did the recrafting do anything there, or was it OK?

I got the Standard Package for $125. They replace the soles, heels, welting, and refinish the uppers. Sounds pricey, but it's like getting back a brand new pair of shoes! Here are the full details on AE Recrafting: http://www.allenedmonds.com/recrafting

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I've thought about purchasing a used shoe and sending it out for immediate recrafting, but the sale price and the recraft charge always bring it to $200 or so, which doesn't make sense. Then there is the issue that they cannot replace the insole . .. .

I can see why you did it here, though, since AE does not offer anything comparable to this discontinued line. Enjoy!

I've thought about purchasing a used shoe and sending it out for immediate recrafting, but the sale price and the recraft charge always bring it to $200 or so, which doesn't make sense. Then there is the issue that they cannot replace the insole . .. .

I can see why you did it here, though, since AE does not offer anything comparable to this discontinued line. Enjoy!